The 4th Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures, but those protections only go so far. Police can’t legally search your home without a warrant or your permission, but what about your trash? While curbside trash is still your property, it is waiting to be picked up and taken away by a trash collector. […]
Understanding Different Types Of Plea Deals
Plea deals are an important part of the criminal trial process. Obviously our first goal is to get the charges completely dropped, but good lawyers will always at least consider what the other side has to offer. By listening to the prosecution and discussing the options with your lawyer, you may be able to strike […]
Police Use Coin Flip To Decide Woman’s Fate
Two police officers in Georgia have been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage shows them flipping a coin to determine whether a woman they stopped for speeding should be allowed to leave or placed under arrest. The situation happened back in April, but the story is making headlines now that word of what […]
Minnesota Consent Laws and Criminal Sexual Contact Charges
Ahh, young love. If you’re like most people, you probably remember your first crush. Also, if you’re like most people, your juvenile years were probably a somewhat confusing time, with new feelings, puberty and peer pressure complicating everything. Another thing that can complicate a young relationship are the Minnesota laws on criminal sexual contact among […]
Obstruction of Justice Penalties in Minnesota
You probably have a rudimentary understanding of what the term “obstruction of justice” encompasses, but what does it really mean, and how is the charge handled in Minnesota? We explore answers the those questions and more in today’s blog on obstruction of justice in Minnesota. Obstruction of Justice in Minnesota Obstruction of justice is defined […]
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